Hi everyone,
Since my last blog post which took place before the An Post Ras, I have been exceptionally busy putting plenty of high intensity racing miles into my legs in preparation for the nationals which are on this coming weekend.
The Ras itself went quite successful this year as I managed to attain the stage 3 county rider prize as well as Placing nicely on a number of other stages. The 8 day stage race was exceptionally demanding on my body as I was tested and tried over each of the 160km+ stages and to complete the race and not be totally rundown at the end was also an aim, which would then allow me to go direct to Belgium and use the high level of racing there to improve on my fitness some more. It was very important during the event to make sure my nutrition was tip top, and the high quality selection of sport supplements provided to me by my Nutritional Sponsor Molloys Lifestyle Pharmacies & Health Food Stores gave my body the essential nutrients and energy sources needed to ensure my upkeep. My daily intake of Molloys Energy+ Multi Vit Capsules were vital in preventing illness along with Udo's Ultimate choice seed oil.
After the Ras I waited in Ireland for a week in order to give my body time to recover correctly. During this period I raced in swords and managed a nice 3rd place on a tough circuit outside the north Dublin town.
After my stay at home I was Belgium bound were I have currently raced 6 Kermesse races and 1 Interclub. All the races have gone very good and I was so close to achieving a top 10 but on the final bend I had a wheel slip which relegated me to 16th place.
As I stated above I am home this weekend to take part in the Irish national road race champs and hopefully attain a great result, Last year I came 14th and am eager to improve on that result. Keep you eyes on my Twitter and my Facebook and I will be providing day to day updates on my training, Nutrional advice and Race results!!
Until next time Keep it real!!
